• Other themed sailings include Northbound and Southbound Glacier Discovery itineraries between Whittier (near Anchorage) and Vancouver, featuring glacier-rich cruising.

Every Alaska cruise includes scenic glacier viewing, with ships sailing close enough to rotate 360 degrees for full views*. Glaciers like Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, College Fjord, and Dawes Glacier may be featured.

On Cruisetours, guests ride aboard Holland America’s private McKinley Explorer luxury glass-domed rail cars providing breathtaking views through Alaska’s interior.

Holland America claims the top spot in “Alaska Wildlife & Wilderness Tours.” Their guided Denali land excursions help travelers spot the “Big 5”: bears, moose, Dall sheep, caribou, and wolves.

Their Denali Lodge, formerly McKinley Chalet, sits on a 60-acre property on the park’s edge. The lodge offers renovated rooms, wilderness access, and wildlife viewing.

Touring the Yukon brings historical context to Klondike Gold Rush history, Indigenous stories, and a stop in Dawson City with a guide at Gold Dredge 4. Riverboat Discovery dives into the rich history.

For 2026 Cruisetours, Holland America is offering a “Have It All” premium package for a limited time that includes shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage package, Wi-Fi, and more.

Whether you are drawn to towering glaciers, wildlife-rich national parks, or frontier history, a Holland America Line Alaska vacation in 2026 promises a well-rounded escape. The combination of sea and land gives you both the traditional cruise perspective and the deep connection that comes from venturing inland into Denali and beyond.